On Sunday, Oct 16th and 22nd bike mechanics from several Portland bike shops will come together to restore old bicycles for Gulf Coast evacuees who have recently been relocated to Portland. The completed bikes will be donated and distributed to new Portlanders by the Red Cross of Portland. The goal is to build approximately twenty bikes (10 adult and 10 kids) for those who want affordable, self-reliant, and environmentally sustainable transportation.

The bike building sessions are organized and hosted by North Portland BikeWorks, a small, non-profit neighborhood bike shop, located in the Mississippi Business District.

BikeWorks is seeking donations of food to help feed the mechanics and money to help cover costs of helmets and lights for each bicycle. Should anyone want to donate, please stop by BikeWorks during normal business hours (Monday – Saturday 11 – 6:00). Please call Kim Fey, Co-Executive Director with any questions (503) 287-1098.